Luke Wilson Talks '12 Mighty Orphans' and Playing Football Coach Hero Rusty Russell

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Texas-native Luke Wilson and 12 MIGHTY ORPHANS costar Vinessa Shaw play real-life couple Rusty and Juanita Russell in the new movie based on a true story of a Texan hero. During the Great Depression, football legend Rusty Russell moved his family to Fort Worth to form a football team at an orphanage. CineMovie talks to the actors about portraying the selfless couple who changed the lives of a few young men through the game of football. Watch the video below.

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In The Heights' Melissa Barrera, Jimmy Smits, Leslie Grace, Gregory Diaz IV Reveal Most Terrifying Performance

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The stars of IN THE HEIGHTS were triple threats in Jon M. Chu adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical with impressive performances in massive musical numbers. Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace, and Gregory Diaz IV tell CineMovie which scene was the most terrifying to shoot. 

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Jon M Chu Interview: How 'In The Heights' Director Got Cast Not To Walk Off Freezing Set

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IN THE HEIGHTS director Jon M. Chu pulled off a massive musical number in a community pool for the cinematic adaptation of the Broadway musical featuring over 600 extras and dancers. It wasn't an easy shoot, in addition, the water in the pool was freezing and the talent was ready to walk off because of the cold. The director did something to show them they weren't alone. See what he did.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Whether It Was Tough Giving Up Role To Anthony Ramos For In 'The Heights' Movie

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Lin-Manuel Miranda originated the lead role of Usnavi in the Broadway production of IN THE HEIGHTS over a decade ago. Miranda cast Anthony Ramos to take over the role for the cinematic adaptation. CineMovie asked the multi-talented artist if giving up the role to a younger actor was a difficult decision. 

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Owen Wilson Required A Loki MCU History Lesson from Professor Tom Hiddleston

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Loki’s Mobius, played by Owen Wilson, knows everything there is to know about the God of Mischief in the new Disney+ series, but the actor playing the TVA agent is not familiar with the MCU or Loki of Asgard. Before the production, Tom Hiddleston sat down with Wilson to give him the 411 on the anti-hero’s misadventures, and out of those “Loki lectures,” as the actors refer to it, the script started to take shape with some of Wilson’s takes on the beloved character making their way onto their quirky banter.

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'The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It' Producer James Wan and director Michael Chaves Reveal How Much They Dramatized Real Case of Demonic Possession

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THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT basis the movie's story on another of the Warrens real-life case of demonic possession. This time, a murder took place with the real suspect claiming he was not in control of his body. Director Michael Chaves, producers James Wan and Kevin Safran speak to how much they dramatized the real-life case for the third movie in THE CONJURING franchise.

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Meet Actresses Behind Hilarious British Comedy, 'We Are Lady Parts'

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The British comedy, We Are Lady Parts arrives in the United States on PeacockTV (now streaming). The 6-episodes streaming series centers around an all-female Muslim band seeking a lead guitarist who might not be the rock n' roll type but she plays one hell of a guitar. The band also struggles to reconcile their culture and their love for punk rock music. The new series is a cross between SCHOOL OF ROCK and BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM. When we mention the Jack Black movie, one of the actresses challenges Jack Black to a music competition.  Meet two of the ladies from Lady Parts, Anjana Vasan and Sarah Kameel Impey in our interview below. 

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Disney's Launchpad Latinx Filmmakers Discuss What Inspired Their Short Stories

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Filmmakers Jessica Mendez Siquieros and Anne Marie Pace were two of the six lucky directors/writers chosen to make a short film for Disney+’s collection of live-action shorts, titled LAUNCHPAD. The two bicultural Latinas tell CineMovie what inspired their short films and how being a bicultural American informs their work.

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How Glenn Close's Cruella DeVil Influenced Emma Stone’s Costumes

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Glenn Close brought Cruella Deville to life in the 1996 Disney live action film, 101 DALMATIONS. CRUELLA costume designer Jenny Beavan (MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, A ROOM WITH A VIEW) explains how she kept in mind Close’s version when designing younger Cruella's wardrobe for the Disney character’s origin story.

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Actress Turned Director Natalie Morales Talks Raunchy Comedy With 'Plan B' Stars

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Actress Natalie Morales takes to the director's chair for her first feature film in the Hulu (streaming May 28) comedy, PLAN B starring two women of color in the lead roles. CineMovie zoomed with Morales and her two leading ladies, Victoria Moroles and Kuhoo Verma, to talk about how the raunchy comedy stands out from prior movies in that genre. Watch the video interview below. 

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